Cintia A. , Lebledparle.com
We begin this morning with the 2025 Presidential election: Paul Biya is the candidate of the Muslims of Mefou-et-Afamba. According to Info Matin, this religious community reiterated its call for the Head of State’s candidacy on March 12 in Mfou, during the traditional ceremony of distributing foodstuffs and essential goods for Ramadan. This event was presided over by the Minister of Commerce, who is also an elite figure and sponsor of the Council of Imams of the department. On this occasion, Luc Magloire Mbarga Atangana urged the imams to mobilize through prayer and to preach for the re-election of the leader of the Renewal, as well as for peace and the development of Cameroon. Find the full story on pages 2-4.
Still on the CPDM (Cameroonian People’s Democratic Movement), Le Flambeau reports that, for the 40th anniversary of the party, Jean Nkuété has called for unwavering mobilization. In a circular dated March 11, 2025, regarding the celebrations, the Deputy Prime Minister and Secretary-General of the CPDM Central Committee urged militants from the party’s 377 sections to demonstrate total commitment. He emphasized that this mobilization would mark the beginning of a new dynamic, leading to a resounding victory for President Paul Biya in the upcoming presidential election. An analysis of the text and the national political context, just months before the electoral body is convened, can be found on page 5.
We continue with The Guardian Post that highlights 12 years after going operational: Homeless Senate seeks refuge at Economic & Social Council. The institution with Cameroon’s second most important State personality, the Senate (Upper House of Parliament), is still without a permanent structure, 12 years since it went operational. The 100-member lawmaking chamber in its third legislature, has since holding its first election on April 14, 2013, been roaming without a structure of its own. Hitherto perching at the Yaounde Conference Centre,with other satellite offices spread across parts of Yaounde, the Senate, has again sought refuge in another State structure. The legislative body, which embodies decentralisation, as it represents regional and local authorities, is now lodged at the newly inaugurated edifice of the Economic and Social Council. Page 3 for more details.
In today’s edition, La Météo reports on its front page that Mekulu Mvondo warns against fake news targeting CNPS leaders. In a statement made public on March 12, the Director General of the National Social Insurance Fund strongly emphasized that the repeat offenders and ill-intentioned individuals behind the false publications circulating on social media are being tracked down and will be held accountable before the courts. Find the full story on pages 2-3.
Le défis actuels headlines with: Mines and Hydrocarbons: 1,416 billion FCFA paid to the State in 2022. According to the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) report, unveiled on March 11, 2025, extractive sector revenues surged by 82% compared to 2021, driven primarily by hydrocarbons, which accounted for 96% of total revenues in 2022. Read more on page 4.
After ANOR confirmed the quality of Booster Whisky Cola, CTA-CAM challenges it. This is the front-page story of Le Financier d’Afrique. The Cameroon Agro-Food Technical Center (CTA-CAM) has questioned the quality of this product from Boissons du Cameroun, contradicting ANOR’s position, which had declared the mixed drink safe for consumption. Caught in the middle of this battle over the quality of a widely consumed product, consumers no longer know whom to trust. Find the details on page 8.
Le Jour reports that a partnership has been established between the Minister of Higher Education and BICEC to provide credit facilities for personnel. This partnership, officially sealed during a ceremony on March 12, 2024, in Yaoundé, sets the terms for financial assistance available to ministry staff and employees of State Universities. For more information, see page 6.
Let’s conclude with Le Messager, which calls Samuel Eto’o “The Phoenix.” Initially declared ineligible in January, before being reinstated by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), Samuel Eto’o has finally joined the CAF Executive Committee after a dramatic series of events. Find the full story on page 11.
